Of course we know for international students, we pay 5x more than local ones. However, its reasonable because we are from other countries and go here to study, thus we need to pay more.
So you're happy to pay 5x and you think it's reasonable? You must hail from a wealthy family to think paying 5x is "reasonable" (assuming you do not have a scholarship).
Back to your question: Why study in Australia?
1. Comparing to USA, Australia is a safer place to study and live.
Valid point - one that I've never thought of, to be honest.
2. Comparing to UK, Australia is more multicultural and fewer racist. My friends study in European countries said that sometimes they need any help, people there didn't wanna help because they hate foreigners especially Asian. Of course there is racism in Australia as well such as at school, public transports, etc,... But its still better than in European countries
No comments on this as I have no experience in the UK. For Australia though, I have not experienced racism in my ~100 days of stay, but it may be attributed to the fact that I do not go out a lot.
3. Australia's education is also high ranking in the world. The education system and facilities in here are so much better in our countries. The methods of teaching are more practical while in Asian countries, we focus on theories and students just based on books, look at the pics instead of doing experiments, going excursions. Thus, we don't know how to apply the knowledge in the reality even though we can get high scores at school, uni.
Top ranking universities are in the US and UK, Australian universities only start to appear about later (position >25). Again, I cannot comment on this as I have yet to start university. For what it's worth, I have read that the "knowledge" gained in university do not really "match" well with reality, i.e. not much is used in reality.
4. Maybe for some people, they have relatives in Australia so its better to live in a place where you know someone rather than no one. At least, when you are in trouble or in emergency cases, they can help you. Your parents are in your home country, how can they fly here for a short time when you need them most?
In a place where you know someone rather than no one? Like for example, your home country? I understand there are times when you need support, but that is part of life and part of the package of being independent. We have to learn to deal with it our own - sooner or later.
5. In some cases, people got scholarships to study here
Yes, if you get scholarships then by all means, welcome!
6. Getting visa to study in Australia is easier than USA. I think to apply uni in USA, you need to take extra tests called SAT (not sure if you apply for senior schools)
Not sure about the visas, but I think it's not that hard to get a student visa, is it? Yes, you have to take SAT or ACT to study in American colleges (universities).
7. If we don't get jobs in Australia, we still can travel to other Eng-speaking countries such as USA, UK, Sing, Malaysia, etc,... and work there because Australian Uni degrees are still much better than our countries's ones. Because Australia is Eng-speaking countries while our countries are not, thus if we take our degrees to other countries, they won't accept us
If you can get a job in America or UK, and maybe Singapore too, then it's fine. The USD, GBP and SGD are relatively strong or equal to the AUD. But if you come to Malaysia, you're not going to have a good time.
Where is your home country, if you don't mind me asking? I am curious as to what country does not recognize an Australian degree.
8. In situation we have to go back our home country, what's matter? We can work at foreign companies in our countries. Nowadays, there are plenty of corporations between Asian and Western countries, they pay salaries in dollars as well. If we can get degrees in high-education countries, we can be paid higher than the ones who study the same course in our home countries. Plus we don't have to live far away from our parents, don't have to confront with racism, don't have to adapt new cultures which isn't suitable for us. Working at foreign companies. Is it fun to travel around the world?
My cousin works at ANZ bank and he travels to Europe like 2 weeks/month
Is that so, foreign companies paying in dollars (I assume this is the USD)? I thought such companies are extremely rare. It's good to know there are such companies in your country. I'm sure getting a job here will be very lucrative, being paid in USD while spending in [insert home country currency].
This is just my thoughts and personal opinions about choosing to study in Australia, maybe its different from others
Again, thank you very much for your detailed post - it is truly appreciated! Thank you very much!